Village life is slow. Sometimes painfully slow. The people in little Nai Soi are up-and-at-‘em even before the first rooster crows. As the sun’s rays begin to peek over the horizon, songs … Read more about We never made it to Thailand.
Rain
I’m in a desert here in Thailand. The trees are green and the jungle is teeming with life, but I feel like I’ve been trudging through hot, dry sand since we settled into … Read more about Rain
Lol I can explain
We found ourselves in a heap near the bottom of the unforgiving mountain. The jungle had proved to be too much for these 7 Americans to handle. A quick survey and I struggled to distinguish whether … Read more about Lol I can explain
Pick him up.
"Don't step in that puddle or your foot will rot off within 13 minutes," we joked as we hopped over piles of trash and streams of tainted water. With the sun beating down on our necks and Nepali dust … Read more about Pick him up.
It is Finished
“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30 It is … Read more about It is Finished
A Street Kid Named Anil
My first day in Nepal was literally a breath of fresh air. After the intense sensory overload of India, the milder weather and cleaner streets of Kathmandu were a warm welcome. As soon as we made it … Read more about A Street Kid Named Anil
Little Feet, Little Arms, Little Hands
Here I am on the last night of ministry here in southern India. Month 1 of my race is over. I can barely see my computer screen through the tears that keep welling up in my eyes. Let me tell you … Read more about Little Feet, Little Arms, Little Hands
Hands
I have really learned to appreciate my hands lately. We don't use utensils here in India, because it is culturally appropriate to only use the right hand to eat meals (note that we eat rice … Read more about Hands
Arms
Our ministry host offers us fresh chai (a traditional Indian tea with milk and sugar) twice a day. Every morning we sip our chai while we talk about Jesus and soak up the view from the roof of … Read more about Arms
